Conjuring up an Oz unlike anything ever seen before, the creative team is helmed by director Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida) and includes choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), William F. Brown (book), Charlie Smalls (music & lyrics), Amber Ruffin (additional material), Joseph Joubert (music ...

Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, The Wiz takes one of the world’s most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies, and transforms it into an...

Mar 29, 2024 · Escape into the magical world of Oz with the latest revival of The Wiz on Broadway, featuring a cast of fresh Broadway talent alongside award-winning singer Deborah Cox and more. Get The Wiz tickets on New York Theatre Guide, …

Aug 18, 2024 · Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of O z, The Wiz returns home to the American stage with an all-new adaptation.

Apr 17, 2024 · Based on L. Frank Baum's children's book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", The Wiz takes one of the world's most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies, and transforms it into an...

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s...

Sep 25, 2023 · The Wiz is officially returning to Broadway. The previously announced revival, which is currently appearing as a national tour, will play the Marquis Theatre beginning on March 29, 2024 ahead...

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Audiences get to enjoy the epic grooves of such beloved, timeless hits as “Ease on Down the Road ...

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Jojo Reinitz - The Gatekeeper, Munchkin.

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz.

Dec 4, 2024 · In 1975, it was a brand new day for Baum’s work on Broadway with The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical ‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz.’ Featuring an all-Black cast and musical styles popularized by Black artists, The Wiz injected new life into the beloved story, running on Broadway for four years and picking up seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Following a smash-hit season at The London Palladium and a record-breaking UK & Ireland Tour, THE WIZARD OF OZ returns to the West End for four weeks only this August. Starring JLS sensation Aston Merrygold as The Tin Man and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch of the West, this spectacular ...

Dec 1, 2022 · An all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, adapted from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a national tour before returning to Broadway for a limited ...

The Wizard of Oz is a 2011 musical based on the 1939 film of the same name in turn based on L. Frank Baum 's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with a book adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway-bound tour, the first one in 40 years. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway – from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping ‘70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a ...

Feb 20, 2024 · It was key to transforming "The Wiz" from a borderline failure, with mixed-to-negative reviews and a short life expectancy, to a Tony-winning phenomenon that spawned tours, TV specials, a 1978...

Mar 29, 2024 · The Wiz, an all-Black retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, has arrived on Broadway after the first leg of its national tour. The revival begins performances at the Marquis...

The Wiz, Charlie Smalls’ musical adaption of The Wizard of Oz, opened at the Majestic Theatre January 5, 1975. The production played 15 previews and 1,672 performances before closing January 28...

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s...

Feb 7, 2025 · The Wiz, the pioneering Broadway show that first debuted in 1975, is a landmark US musical.Based upon L Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s book, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, The Wiz was a reimagining of the story in contemporary African American culture, with an all-Black cast. It was joyful and celebratory, and its soundtrack – freshly reissued in a 50th-anniversary edition – was chock-full ...